sicken
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become sick.
sickens
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present tense formof sicken (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Domoic acid is a toxin produced by algae and typically sickens animals that feed on open-ocean fish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"It sickens me that it could have been prevented," she says.
From BBC ● May 14, 2025
“Gossip is an evil that destroys social life, sickens people’s hearts and leads to nothing,” the 88-year-old pontiff admonished.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2024
Influenza, or flu, sickens millions of people across the globe each year and can lead to severe illness and death.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2024
“The sight of a wound or scar always agitates and sickens me,” she said.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
